NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7530 Taft St Merrillville, IN 46410

West Merrillville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $188,000 - $246,651

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,065 Sq Ft
$206/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 18, 2020

Last sale price $140,000 $131 Per Sq Ft

Est. 54% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,556/month

45 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Cooling Available

About This Home

As of May 2020

Completely updated 3 BR 1 bath 2 story house on almost a half acre with a 2 car detached garage. Newer high quality stainless steel kitchen appliances, washer, and dryer all included. Real hardwood floors in living and dining rooms. Large Master bedroom with a sliding patio door that leads onto a 16'x16' deck. Spacious backyard with a 10'x12' shed. Newer furnace and water heater in basement that is ready to be finished. 2 spacious upstairs bedrooms with brand new carpeting.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Waters

Mentor Listing Realty, Inc. License #RB14030191 Listed on: 04/03/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $582

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66x304

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,065 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement
  • Sump Pump

Kitchen

  • Portable Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Merrillville High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Independence Hill Subdivision
  • Net Lease

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 451217377035000030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$582

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Detach
  • ResoLotFeatures: Curbs
  • ResoOtherEquipment: Cable TV Hookup, Sump Pump
  • Co List Office Mls Id: GNR952
  • Subdivision Name: Independence Hill
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • GNR_Exterior: Aluminum Siding
  • GNR_UnfinishedSquareFootage: 841
  • GNR_HeatSystem: Forced Air
  • GNR_HOAPOAAnnualAmount: 0
  • GNR_Septic: No
  • GNR_TotalLessBasement: 0
  • GNR_MunicipalWater: Yes
  • GNR_Well: No
  • GNR_TotalBathrooms: 1
  • GNR_FullBathrooms: 0
  • GNR_HalfBathrooms: 0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Portable Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Main Floor Bathroom, Main Floor Bedroom, Whirlpool Tub
  • Basement: Enclosed
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch-Covered
  • Acres: 0.46

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 66x304
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20038
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel #: 451217377035000030
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Year: 2018
  • Tax Annual Amount: 582

Multi Family

  • Existing Lease Type: Net

MLS Schools

  • HighSchool: Merrillville High School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2020
Closed on
May 18, 2020
Sold by
Kuchcik Steven A
Bought by
Hermosillo Aaron
Seller's Agent
Brian Waters
Mentor Listing Realty, Inc.
List Price
$140,000
Sold Price
$140,000
Current Estimated Value
$215,919

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$75,919
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.85%
Original Mortgage
$143,355
Outstanding Balance
$128,687
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$79,317

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 18, 2014
Closed on
Nov 26, 2014
Sold by
Johnson Clint
Bought by
Kuchcik Steven A
Seller's Agent
Rexford Polovitch
Kuno Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Dan Engle
BHHS Executive Realty
List Price
$86,400
Sold Price
$86,400

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.21%
Original Mortgage
$79,120
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 24, 2012
Closed on
Nov 27, 2012
Sold by
Secretary Of Hud Of Washington Dc
Bought by
Johnson Clint
Seller's Agent
Dave Kunovski
Kuno Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Rexford Polovitch
Kuno Real Estate
List Price
$26,375
Sold Price
$26,375

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
81.53%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2012
Sold by
Harrington John and Bac Home Loans Servicing Lp
Bought by
Bank Of America Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2011
Sold by
Bank Of America Na
Bought by
Secretary Of Hud
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hermosillo Aaron -- Fidelity National Title Co
Kuchcik Steven A -- Meridian Title Corp
Johnson Clint -- None Available
Bank Of America Na $102,729 None Available
Secretary Of Hud -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hermosillo Aaron $143,355
Previous Owner Kuchcik Steven A $79,120
Previous Owner Harrington John $17,000
Previous Owner Harrington John G $77,239
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/18/2020 05/18/20 Sold $140,000 0.0% $131 / Sq Ft
05/18/2020 05/18/20 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2020 04/03/20 For Sale $140,000 +62.0% $131 / Sq Ft
11/26/2014 11/26/14 Sold $86,400 0.0% $67 / Sq Ft
11/24/2014 11/24/14 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2014 07/18/14 For Sale $86,400 +227.6% $67 / Sq Ft
11/29/2012 11/29/12 Sold $26,375 0.0% $31 / Sq Ft
11/29/2012 11/29/12 Pending -- -- --
10/24/2012 10/24/12 For Sale $26,375 -- $31 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $4,475 $194,300 $35,800 $158,500
2023 $1,618 $191,000 $34,500 $156,500
2022 $1,618 $167,100 $29,300 $137,800
2021 $1,349 $146,900 $27,600 $119,300
2020 $617 $95,300 $26,300 $69,000
2019 $917 $93,600 $25,800 $67,800
2018 $913 $91,200 $25,800 $65,400
2017 $885 $91,000 $25,800 $65,200
2016 $886 $90,500 $24,800 $65,700
2014 $563 $90,400 $24,800 $65,600
2013 $1,562 $70,500 $26,500 $44,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Brian Waters

    Mentor Listing Realty, Inc.

    (866) 269-1006

    9 in this area

    509 Total Sales

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  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Rexford Polovitch

    Kuno Real Estate

  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Dan Engle

    BHHS Executive Realty

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  • Dave Kunovski

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Dave Kunovski

    Kuno Real Estate

    (630) 936-3904

    77 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GNR472628

Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS®

APN: 45-12-17-377-035.000-030

Indiana Lake County Merrillville 46410 West Merrillville

7530 Taft St, Merrillville, IN

This home is located at 7530 Taft St, Merrillville, IN 46410 since 03 April 2020 and is currently estimated at $218,913, approximately $205 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 7530 Taft St is a home located in Lake County with nearby schools including Jonas E. Salk Elementary School, Merrillville Intermediate School, and Pierce Middle School.

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